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| Field | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Terms Code Type | The type of code. We don't currently have a set list of code types for Terms: email mandala@virginia.edu to request a type. Example: The 'Library of Congress Subject Area' designates broad subject areas using a specific letter. | controlled vocabulary |
| Value | The actual value of the code. Example: For the subject 'Education' and a subject code type 'Library of Congress Classification', the value would be 'L' | short text |
Term Relations
Related Guide: Add Term Relationships
This section lets you define relationships between terms.
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You might, however, what to associate terms with others outside of the tree context. For example, hot "is an antonym of cold." You can also connect specific definitions. In this case, use the instructions below.
To assign an existing related term:
- In the "Term Relations" metadata section, click New term relation
A list of terms will appear
- Click Select next to the term you want to connect to the original term
New fields will open
- Fill out the form using the table below to guide you
- Click Create
| Field | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Term | The name of the new term (if you're creating a child term.) | short text |
| Name Type | This sets whether the name is official or popular. | controlled vocabulary |
| Language | The language of the name. This is independent of the 'writing system,' which you can learn more about below. | controlled vocabulary |
| Writing System | The alphabet or symbol system used to represent the language. For example, English uses the Latin script. | controlled vocabulary |
| Etymology | The etymological origin of the name. | WYSIWYG |
| Primary for Popular Romanization View? | Popular romanization is an easy-to-pronounce version of names in Roman script, which is intended for audiences around the world. | checkbox |
| Term Relation Type | The type of relationship between the original term and the related term (whether new or existing). | controlled vocabulary |
| Perspective | This corresponds to the language for your term. |
Passages
Related Guide: Add Passages
A passage is a quote from a text that explains the term, or shows how the term is used.
Essay
This is a legacy option. You should use Texts in Mandala if you want to add a longer essay to your Knowledge Map.
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